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HK02 MTJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,593 mi
Last recorded61,593 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 MTJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 61,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 61,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 60,424 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 59,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to leak. change asap. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,973 miles

both front c.v. boots starting to perish & split.

n/s/r tyre v. close to limit. change asap.

suspect wrong size wipers fitted.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 56,973 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front c.v. boots starting to perish & split.

n/s/r tyre v. close to limit. change asap.

suspect wrong size wipers fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,489 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,663 miles

front brake application becoming uneven

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

slight judder front brakes

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,610 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,473 miles

Coolant level low

Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,119 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 35,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,664 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,893 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 24,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,933 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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HK02 MTJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK02 MTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK02 MTJ registered?

HK02 MTJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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